"Chirp."

The hawk's cry of Qingyue echoes in the desolate and majestic loess slopes of Gansu.

Meng Tian and others, who were discussing matters in the commander's tent, heard the sound and rushed out of the commander's tent. When they looked up, they saw a slender figure falling from the sky under a sacred horse with wings spread to cover the sun.

Meng Tian saw the person coming clearly and hurriedly led a group of generals to bow to greet him: "Long live my king!"

"Long live my king!"

The sound spread, sweeping through the entire Red Army camp like dominoes.

"The second and third sons please rise up. The great cause of unifying the nine states will be completed. Please keep up the efforts. The family has prepared big fish and meat. We are eagerly looking forward to the triumphant return of the second and third sons!"

Chen Sheng's loud shout with a slight smile slowly spread and resounded throughout the camp.

"I am willing to die for the king!"

"Long live the king, long live the great man!"

"Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng, Wan Sheng..."

The jubilant response instantly washed away the fatigue and weariness of the soldiers who had been fighting in the field all year round and sleeping in the open air. Everyone was as excited as if they had just set off for the war.

A group of generals who were standing in front of the commander's tent, listening to the shouts of joy that they had not heard for a long time, all sighed in their hearts: 'If I can learn the same skills as the king in this life, I will die without regrets!'

Chen Sheng fell in front of Meng Tian and others, took off his cloak and shook it. It seemed that he could still smell the water vapor in Jiangzhou.

"What are you still doing? Get up!"

He casually threw the big cloak to Wu Guang in front of the crowd, walked away and strode into the handsome tent.

A group of generals with outstanding military exploits stood up straight, followed his footsteps, and walked into the commander's tent step by step.

"Meng Tian, ​​tell me about the situation in Yongzhou."

"only!"

…

Half an hour later, Chen Sheng personally led 50,000 red-coated troops, hoisted his Chen Ziwang banner, took the northwest route, and pursued the Yongzhou army at starry night.

This place is already north of the Yellow River in Lanzhou. Going northwest for another two to three hundred miles, we will reach the four counties of Hexi in later generations: Wuwei.

After passing Wuwei, it no longer belongs to the current boundaries of Kyushu...

Chen Sheng deduced from the pursuit situation reported by Meng Tian that Ying Zheng had already made two preparations for the battle of Hangu Pass.

On the one hand, Ying Zheng did have some hope for Bai Qi.

Otherwise, he would not have been stationed in Xianyang. It was not until Hangu Pass was breached that he hurriedly abandoned the city and fled westward.

On the other hand, Ying Zheng had already laid out his retreat route as early as the beginning of the Northern Expedition of his Han army.

He divided the Yongzhou army into two, with the main force commanded by Bai Qi, and resisted the westward advance of his Han army at Hangu Pass.

The partial army was commanded by Zhang Han and opened up the Hexi Corridor in the northwest...

Even his relatives in the Ying clan and the money, grain and property he had hoarded in his hands had already been moved to the vicinity of Tianshui County, which is located in the center of Yongzhou.

Therefore, after the Hangu Pass was broken, they quickly wrapped themselves in clothes and fled to the northwest. Without the burden of women and children, they could cover nearly a hundred miles in one day.

However, the Red Army marched deep alone and was burdened by a heavy supply of food and supplies. Their march of seventy or eighty miles in one day was already their limit. How could they catch up with Ying Zheng and the others?

Of course, this is also related to the fact that Meng Tian and the others are not determined to pursue Ying Zheng and the others at all costs.

After all, the primary responsibility of the Red Army's westward march was to "recover" Yongzhou, and the second was to pursue the fleeing remaining enemy troops.

It should be noted that the power gap period between two regimes is often the darkest, and all kinds of monsters and monsters dare to jump out and do whatever they want.

If we are unable to take over the city immediately when the old regime collapses and suppress all demons and monsters, maybe a prosperous city that took dozens of generations of people to build and took hundreds of years to build will be destroyed in just three to five days.

The ruins of the place have been reduced to rubble by the dead people.

Therefore, every time the Red Army passed through a place, they would send soldiers and horses into the city to take over local government affairs and defense first, and then wait for officials from the rear to take over.

This undoubtedly diverted most of their energy and greatly slowed down their pursuit.

…

The simple temporary military tents rustled in the strong wind carrying yellow sand.

In the military tent, Ying Zheng, who had a haggard face and even his belly had shrunk several times, slammed the jade cup he was drinking from on the food, frowned and asked, "What did you say? Say it again!"

The messenger who was kneeling under the tent secretly swallowed a sip of saliva and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please report on the horseback. The Han army has sent 50,000 partial troops to pursue them at night. The banner of the King of Han is hung high in the army. It is suspected that the King of Han is personally in charge."

Soldiers..."

"Back off!"

Ying Zheng interrupted the messenger's report and waved his hand impatiently.

"only!"

The soldiers who were ordered to stand up and flee seemed to bow down and exit the military tent as if they had been granted amnesty.

Ying Zheng once again picked up the jade cup and brought it to his lips, but before taking a sip of water, he could no longer hold back the anger in his heart and smashed the jade cup to the ground, smashing it into pieces. The three corpse gods jumped violently.

He roared filial piety: "Shu Zi, you are going too far to deceive others!"

On the right, Wei Liao was sitting behind the eucalyptus, stroking his beard, frowning, and there was also a little anger in his eyes.

This may be due to differences in thinking and stance.

Looking at this matter from their standpoint, although they are losers, since they have bowed their heads and voluntarily withdrawn from Kyushu, you Chen Sheng should be more generous, show your dignity, and give each other dignity!

After a moment of silence in the tent, Wei Liao sighed softly, stood up and bowed his hands: "I would like to lead 10,000 troops and horses to stop the King of Han again. Please do it for me!"

Ying Zheng looked at him, looking at his old face with ravines that had aged twenty years in just a few years, and there was a hint of emotion in his eyes.

He took a deep breath, calmed down the anger in his heart, and said slowly: "Well, the matter must be settled. The King of Han did not hesitate to lead the troops in person, and I was stingy to see him... Speaking of which, I will fight with him.

It’s been so many years, but I haven’t been able to meet him yet. If I can’t fulfill my wish, I’m afraid I won’t be able to rest in peace for a hundred years!”

When he said this, he couldn't help but chuckle and said calmly: "I think the King of Han came here to think about this!"

When Wei Liao heard this, he felt anxious. He bowed his head again and said, "Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Ying Zheng stood up and walked to Wei Liao, holding him up with both hands: "I have made up my mind, Master, there is no need to persuade me!"

Wei Liao looked at his calm expression and hesitated to speak.

Ying Zheng saw the worried look on his face and sighed with emotion in his heart: "Over the years, I have troubled you, Master, to plan for me, worry about me, and run for me, but in the end, I still accomplished nothing... I am so ashamed of you, Master!"

He solemnly clasped his hands, and looked at Wei Liao as he bowed to the end.

Wei Liao hurriedly helped him up, and covered his face with his sleeves while choking, "It's an old minister who is not very talented and knowledgeable, and his skills are not as good as others. He failed to assist Mr. Zuo to achieve great achievements, and he is unworthy of your great trust!"

"Hey, you can't say that!"

Ying Zheng held his arm and said with a smile: "As the saying goes: people plan things, and God makes things happen! In this life, I can cook wine with the master and discuss all the heroes in the world, which is enough to comfort my life. The great cause has not been accomplished. In the next life, when the wind blows, I will fight again in Jiuzhou.

, how can you say that you are ashamed!"

Wei Liao's turbid eyes were filled with intense emotions. He trembled and clenched his palms to bow to Ying Zheng again: "Old minister, I will be lucky to meet you in this lifetime!"

Ying Zheng also clasped his hands and reciprocated the gift: "I am lucky enough to be able to receive Master's help in this life!"

…

The next day, noon.

Chen Sheng led the army and rushed to the place where the Yongzhou Army was stationed.

In the distance, he saw the Yongzhou army galloping in front, kicking up half the sky with dust.

It's a pity that Chen Sheng is no longer the rookie on the battlefield that he was in the past. He can see at a glance that the opponent's army is strong on the outside and capable on the inside, but fierce on the inside!

Don't say that the opponent's troops are not as strong as the 50,000 red-coated troops he led!

Even with the same strength of troops, he is still confident that he can break the formation together, kill the generals and seize the flag!

He suppressed the advance of the army, moved the king's flag from the central army to the front of the formation, and slowly advanced towards the Yongzhou army in formation.

On the other side, Ying Zheng saw that the Han army had slowed down its advance and seemed to have no intention of defeating his army's main formation, so he stopped blowing trumpets and beating drums.

Not long after, Chen Sheng heard the hoarse shouts of hundreds of soldiers from the opposite side: "I am the Yingzheng of Yongzhou, does your Highness the King of Han dare to come out to see me?"

Chen Sheng let out a soft "heh" and was ready to get out of the battle.

Wu Guang, who was following him and acting as the temporary guard commander, saw this and quickly grabbed the saddle of his horse. He stepped forward and said: "How can the king, with his body of thousands of gold, be involved in the danger of this earthen jar?"

Willing to do it for you!"

Chen Sheng shook his head and said: "I went north this time just to see him. If I don't see him, I won't be able to think clearly!"

Wu Guang gave him a confused look and held on to the saddle without letting go.

Chen Sheng did not explain any more, but said to him seriously: "It is not a good habit to disobey orders before the battle!"

Wu Guang had no choice but to let go of the saddle, clasped his fists and said: "The general will boldly tell the king that if the enemy makes the slightest move, the general will ignore the king's order and attack with his troops. He will not seal his sword for three days and three nights!"

"You..."

Chen Sheng patted him on the shoulder and rode his horse slowly out of the battle.
To be continued...